Learn more about this interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Educational Journals